Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to make environmental cleanliness a daily habit rather than restricting sanitation to the last Saturday of every month, saying consistent community participation is essential to tackling flooding and improving public health. She made the call on Saturday while monitoring the July edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise at Eputu “London” in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area alongside the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab; Permanent Secretaries and other senior government officials. According to a statement by the Director…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu ordered officers to “shoot anyone with illegal firearms,” describing the claim as a distortion of his remarks at a security stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State on Thursday. The Force said the reports, which have circulated on some media and social media platforms, misrepresented the Inspector-General’s remarks and created the false impression that he had issued a “shoot-on-sight” directive. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, the Police described the claim as false and urged members of the…

Remo Secondary School (RSS), Sagamu, Ogun State, has made history with the graduation of its Class of 2026, staging what is believed to be the first university-style valedictory ceremony by a public secondary school in the state. The landmark event brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, alumni and distinguished guests in a colourful celebration marked by academic pageantry, as graduating students appeared in full academic gowns, caps and other graduation regalia. In a significant departure from the conventional valedictory ceremonies associated with secondary schools, the school’s principal, teachers and members of the National Executive Council of the Remo Secondary…

The Lagos State Government has sealed more than 20 properties in Ikeja Local Government Area over various physical planning violations as part of efforts to enforce compliance with the state’s planning regulations and promote orderly urban development. The enforcement exercise was carried out by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) and led by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Tpl. Olayinka Wasiu, alongside the General Manager of LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike, and other senior officials of the authority. The affected properties, which include residential buildings, uncompleted structures and developments with unauthorised extensions, were found to be in…

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has intensified enforcement against illegal parking across the state as part of efforts to improve traffic flow, promote orderly parking and ensure unrestricted access for motorists and other road users. The General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, said the renewed enforcement forms part of the agency’s commitment to ensuring compliance with parking regulations and maintaining order on Lagos roads. The Head of Public Affairs, Divine Dunkwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, July 24, 2026. According to the statement, LASPA’s Monitoring and Enforcement Team recently carried out an operation along Akintoye…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has identified the proliferation of sophisticated firearms as a major driver of violence in Benue State, pledging stronger intelligence operations to curb insecurity. Disu made the remarks during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held at the Benue State Government Banquet Hall in Makurdi as part of his official working visit to the state. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the engagement brought together Governor Hyacinth Alia, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women representatives, farmers’ associations and other critical stakeholders to discuss solutions to the…

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has called for closer collaboration between the council and plaza owners in Computer Village to improve security, environmental sanitation, revenue administration and the overall business environment within the ICT hub. Dauda made the call during an interactive session with plaza owners in Computer Village, saying sustained engagement with stakeholders remains essential to addressing challenges confronting the market and promoting its continued growth. The Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Adeola Ogunlade, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the chairman reaffirmed his administration’s…

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Executive Bill seeking to establish state police, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security through a dual policing system. The bill was approved during plenary after lawmakers withdrew an earlier constitutional amendment proposal sponsored by members of the House and adopted the Executive Bill transmitted by the Presidency. The development follows the Senate’s earlier passage of its version of the legislation, bringing the National Assembly closer to concluding legislative action on one of the country’s most far-reaching security reforms. The proposed law seeks to…

The sudden death of a 60-year-old hotel guest who checked in with a 20-year-old woman has sparked a police investigation in Jigawa State after detectives recovered a suspected sexual enhancement substance from his belongings. The Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night, saying the incident occurred at a hotel in Dutse and was reported to the police at about 12:50 p.m. on July 21, 2026. According to Adam, the deceased had checked into the hotel with the young woman before he suddenly developed a medical emergency shortly after requesting…

United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and other security challenges in Nigeria, reaffirming America’s commitment to deepening defence and intelligence cooperation with the country. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, addressed to President Tinubu and made public on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, President Trump praised Tinubu’s determination to confront violent extremism and strengthen national security, describing the US-Nigeria partnership as increasingly important…